Posts tagged "Drug Charges"

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Louisiana, to many, is known as a party state -- think Mardi Gras. While the state may be lenient on some things, when it comes to being accused of cocaine-related drug charges, don't expect much leniency. The cocaine problem in the state is significant, and it is one that lawmakers and law enforcement officials would like to get under control.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Police in Louisiana were recently called the the scene of a shooting and attempted robbery. The three victims in this case ended up being arrested on drug charges. The individuals who attempted the robbery are still at large.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

A DEA agent with years of experience under his belt is proclaiming his innocence against allegations that he participated in the very crimes that he was investigating. The veteran agent was arrested in Louisiana on a number of claims, including drug charges, perjury and stealing thousands of dollars out of evidence. He faces 10 counts in all, although many of his co-workers have had their charges reduced or dropped in exchange for cooperating with the investigation against him.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

According to the police, a woman and two men have been arrested in the state after a tip was sent in. The three are facing drug charges after a tip was given to detective about possible drug sales in Louisiana. The two men are 55 and 57 years old, and the woman is 41, according to the report.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

A 23-year-old man is being held in custody while police continue to gather evidence in a murder case in which the man is a suspect. The Louisiana resident is being held on drug charges as police investigate what they believe was a racially motivated murder of two black men. A Baton Rouge police sergeant said the suspect is linked to the murders by gun shell casings found at the scene. The suspect's vehicle also allegedly matches a description of one spotted at the murder scenes, which happened about five miles apart.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

After passing out in her husband's hospital room, one woman has been arrested and the husband will be as well once he is released. The 34-year-old woman was allegedly found in her husband's room with a hypodermic needle stuck in her arm and a tourniquet wrapped around it. Several drugs were said to have been found in the room as well. Both the husband and wife will be facing drug charges in Louisiana.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

According to a recent report, several arrests were made in the state after a tip came into the narcotics unit. The tip claimed that a lot of drugs were being taken into a Louisiana residence, and the narcotics unit was dispatched. Those arrested were charged with drug possession and other crimes.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Three men were arrested in the state earlier this month. The arrests came after enforcement agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries came across the men at a landing and allegedly smelled an odor of marijuana outside their car. The day ended with all three men facing charges for drug possession.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

Over $4,000 in cash and over 20 pounds of marijuana were allegedly discovered during a recent traffic stop. According to deputies from the Metro Division of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, this led to drug charges being filed against three suspects. The accused were traveling in two separate cars and drew attention to themselves by with a couple of minor traffic infractions.

On behalf of Steve LeBlanc, Ltd. (APLC) posted in drug charges on Friday, June 16, 2017.

For some offenders, getting back into society after spending time in jail is an uphill battle. Those who have been convicted on drug charges and sentenced to jail are often denied public benefits that would help them to get back on their feet. In Louisiana, for example, drug felons sentenced to prison were once banned from receiving food stamps for a year after their release from custody. According to one criminologist, this ban was a major obstacle for those who were genuinely trying to re-enter the community.

The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.